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Details for EDU241 Creative Arts and Movement

This subject focuses on the integration of creative arts (visual arts, music, drama, and dance) and movement into early childhood education programs. Students will explore how creative expression and physical movement are essential for children’s development and wellbeing, fostering imagination, problem-solving, and physical skills. Through both theoretical and practical experiences, students will learn how to design learning environments and activities that support children’s holistic development through creative arts and movement. 

Quick Stats

  • Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
  • Course code: EDU241
  • Credit points: 10

Subject Coordinator

Michael Parzakonis

Prerequisite

Nil

Unit Content

Outcomes

  1. Understand the importance of creative arts and movement in early childhood development and how these areas are supported by the EYLF V2.0. 
  2. Design and implement creative arts and movement activities that support children’s cognitive, physical, and emotional development. 
  3. Explore the connections between creative expression, movement, and children’s wellbeing. 
  4. Develop strategies to foster creativity, self-expression, and collaboration in young children. 
  5. Critically evaluate the role of the educator in facilitating creative and movement-based learning experiences. 

Subject Content

  1. Introduction to Creative Arts and Movement in the EYLF V2.0
  2. Theories of Creativity and Movement in Early Childhood Education
  3. Visual Arts in Early Childhood
  4. Music and Sound Exploration
  5. Dance and Movement
  6. Drama and Role-Play
  7. Integrating Creative Arts into Daily Routines
  8. Movement and Physical Development in Early Childhood
  9. Play-Based Learning and Creativity
  10. Creative Arts, Movement, and Wellbeing
  11. Culturally Responsive Approaches to Creative Arts and Movement
  12. Reflective Practice in Creative Arts and Movement

This course may be offered in the following formats

  • ​​Face to face on site (extensive) 
  • ​​E-learning (online/asynchronous) 
  • ​​E-learning (online/synchronous) 

Please check the timetable to see when this subject will next be offered at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

  1. Reflective Journal:  Forum Posts (30%)
  2. Creative Arts and Movement Learning Experience (40%)
  3. Group Presentation: Research and video (30%)

Prescribed Text

  • Primary readings provided